Medical tube harness

a tube harness and medical technology, applied in the field of medical tube harnesses, can solve the problems of inadvertent tugging or pulling, great bodily harm to the subject, and risk of tug trauma at the anchor site of the medical tube, so as to prevent kinking of the tube, increase friction, and effectively grip the tube

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-12-04
SPECTRUM HEALTH INNOVATIONS
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[0009]In yet another embodiment, the groove or channel of the tube guide can include inner curved contours that gradually redirect the tubes from a first axis to a second different axis which is at an angle relative to the first axis. This gradual redirection can prevent kinking of the tubes, which can interrupt flow of fluids within the tube.
[0010]In even another embodiment, the tube guides can include a frictional component that increases the friction between the tube guide...

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An issue with medical tubes, however, is that they can inadvertently be tugged or pulled, which in turn stresses the anchor site of the tubes and the tubes' connections to internal organs.
In some cases, tugging or movement of the tubes at the anchor site can res...

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[0028]A medical tube harness and related kit for use with medical tubes is illustrated in FIGS. 1-8 and generally designated 10. The harness can include one or more components, for example, a belt 20, one or more shoulder straps 30 and one or more leg garters 40. Although shown with these components, the harness and / or a kit associated therewith can include a belt that can be used in any combination with the suspenders and / or garters, and / or these components can be used separately and individually. For example, one harness can include a belt 20 and suspenders 30, and another can include the belt 20 and the garters 40. Optionally, the belt 20 can be used alone or in every combination as an optional mainstay of holding the medical tubes in a predetermined configuration, organizing them and supporting them appropriately.

[0029]As illustrated in FIG. 1, the harness can be used in connection with supporting medical tubes associated with a Paracorporeal Ventricular Assist Device (PVAD). A ...

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Abstract

A medical tube harness that a subject wears to organize, orient and support medical tubes and reduce the potential for unintentional tugging, kinking, and/or dislodging of the tubes as they extend from a subject's internal cavities, organs, orifices and/or anchor sites on the subject. The harness can improve patient comfort and safety, and can provide multiple locations for strategic tube placement.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a harness for organizing and supporting components on a subject, and more particularly to a tube harness that supports and organizes medical tubes associated with a subject.[0002]There are a variety of surgical procedures and other treatments that result in or require the installation of medical tubes to assist in bodily functions. For example, medical tubes can be used for various functions, such as blood circulation, cardiovascular support, intravenous administration of drugs and / or the drainage of fluids from the body of the subject. Typically, medical tubes are anchored to an exit location on a subject's skin so that the tube does not dislodge from the skin or an internal organ.[0003]An issue with medical tubes, however, is that they can inadvertently be tugged or pulled, which in turn stresses the anchor site of the tubes and the tubes' connections to internal organs. In some cases, tugging or movement of the tub...

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IPC IPC(8): A61M25/02
CPCA61M2025/0206A61M25/02A61M5/1418
Inventor WAINSCOTT, TERESA LYNNRODENHOUSE, ANDREW JOHNVANDER MOREN, ANDREW JOHNKHAGHANI, ASGHARKANTEN, RICHARD ALLEN
Owner SPECTRUM HEALTH INNOVATIONS
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